Narrative for my film

Narrative for my film

The narrative for my film is linear and will follow Todorov's narrative theory that follows 5 stages, Todorov's theory states that most plots follow 5 basic stages, which are;

1- Equilibrium
2- A disruption or event
3- Recognition that disruption/event has occurred (disequilibrium)
4- Attempt to repair the disequilibrium
5- A return or restoration of equilibrium

This type of narrative can be found in most films and media products, this has almost become part of 'mainstream' film making.

My film will follow this narrative as i will have five stages that are the equilibrium, disequilibrium, and return to equilibrium. The five narrative stages that will be in my film are;

1- The main character is safe and is trying to find his squad
2- He spots a German patrol and they see him
3- He realises that he has been seen and finds refuge in a building but is still getting pursued
4- He runs out of ammo in his primary gun and attempts to escape out of the building and get away from the German patrol
5- He manages to escape from the German patrol

By having this narrative structure to my film it means that my film will be following the 'mainstream' narrative that is behind films that are being produced. This narrative structure also allows me to make sure that my film makes sense and has a linear flow and plot to it, this narrative also means that I will be able to show both of the turning points in my film, which is when he gets spotted by the German patrol, and when he runs out of ammunition in his primary gun and has to use his secondary weapon to defend himself until he gets the opportunity to escape the building and get away from the German patrol. I am going to end it on an open narrative which could lead on to another series.